An acid-base indicator which is a weak acid has a pH value = 5.5. At what concentration ratio of sodium acetate to acetic acid would the indicator show a colour, half-way between those of its acid and conjugate base forms ? pKa of acetic acid = 4.75
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a
4.93 : 1
b
6.3 : 1
c
5.62 : 1
d
2.37 : 1
answer is C.
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Detailed Solution
At Half way HIn = In-pH=Pka + saltacid, 5.5 = 4.75 + log saltacid log saltacid = 0.75 ⇒saltacid = 5.62